Add 90/16 and 27/84, Solve 5 10/16 + 27/84 as a fraction

Add 90/16 and 27/84

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 27/84

90/16 + 27/84 is 333/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
90/16 = 90 × 21/16 × 21 = 1890/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
27/84 = 27 × 4/84 × 4 = 108/336
Add the two like fractions:
1890/336 + 108/336 = 1890 + 108/336 = 1998/336
1998/336 simplified gives 333/56
So, 90/16 + 27/84 = 333/56
In mixed form: 553/56

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